Alasdair Milne, former BBC chief, dies aged 82

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Former BBC Director-General Alasdair Milne, who stood down after clashing with
the Thatcher Government over the BBC’s reporting of the Falklands conflict,
has died aged 82, it was announced yesterday.

Mr Milne died in his sleep on Tuesday after a series of strokes, his family
said.

Tim Davie, Acting Director-General, paid tribute to his predecessor, saying:
“Alasdair Milne was a charismatic editorial figure, who served the BBC for
34 years, leaving as his legacy a raft of outstanding programmes, as well as
defending fiercely the editorial independence of the BBC during a turbulent
political period.”